Category: Fundamental research​

After a year-long effort, KAUST researchers settle controversial claims about water microdroplets.

Long generation times of crop plants means improvement is often slow, but recent advances are helping researchers reduce the time needed to introduce improved traits.

KAUST provides crucial support to scientists using algae to produce a range of valuable chemicals.

Through artificial intelligence, KAUST scientists shift the paradigm from wet lab to wired lab for a more sustainable manufacturing industry.

Detailed observation of recent eruptions could give insights into potential volcanic activity in the Red Sea.

The numerous potential applications of MXenes spark a diverse range of research across KAUST and farther afield.

A fascination with desert plants and their survival mechanisms has led to a game-changing discovery for improving crop productivity under stress conditions.

Satellite data delivered directly to a computer can tell a geophysicist much of what they need to know, but fieldwork still adds value to their work.

Supercomputers can work with vast amounts of data by performing computationally intensive tasks rapidly, saving time and money.